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There are times, apparently, when Bill Belichick cracks a smile. The man has a sense of humor. That became clear Saturday afternoon when, during an impromptu press conference, he referenced one of the great comedy films of the last 25 years, "My Cousin Vinny." Going on the offense, Belichick said he and the Patriots have done their own investigation into the routine followed for football preparation. He talked air pressure and weather and adamantly stated that he believes the Patriots did nothing wrong, but added, "I'm not a scientist. I'm not an expert on footballs. I'm not an expert on football measurements. I'm just telling you what I know. I would not...

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